As long as it isn't for non-payment, there always, always a 99.99999% chance almost anyone can talk their way out of an eviction.

Good luck on the job hunt and here's to hoping your kid grows wings and learns to fly straight (out of the nest) without too much strife

ETA FUCK! Looks like a big fat snow storm is going to hit today, ugh, still have some loose ends in the yard *running outside to cram them into storage* help!!

I admitted it was my fault, asked if he was willing to let me take care of it. He agreed.

Since my before ex moved away, I have had a continuous roll in my two boys lives. I am happy that he is ready to move out, take on all that is adulthood. Saddened at the same time. This will be good for both of us

Snow?? Well, we have had some flakes here. It has mostly been around 0C (32F) for the last few weeks. Maybe we will make it to Halloween this year before it gets snowy and cool (-20C and cooler), for now - shorts & a bunny hug..

Love Rice

Roach: "I feel like in this day and age, every girl should know how to build a flamethrower."

My daughter took her best friend to Portland yesterday for a Cat scan..

He has fucking cancer in four spot in the lungs..He just turned 50 a month age..He has worked in some bad stuff in labs over the years.. He is now the electronics tech for the Willamette University..FUCK FUCK FUCK

awe fuck.........Sailman........much can be learned, from a man such as yourself....the strength needed, to do this, and stay sane (?) is beyond many. I can't imagine walking into a scene like that.....and having to hear the note, as well.....for fucks sake!! Is there no way, especially for teens and youngsters, to let them know there are ways out.......ways around, tools to survive and even thrive.........fucking fuck, ya got me sittin here all teary now.

Sailman, when these people need to call someone when the unthinkable happens, you are there for them. Yes, you are a hero for being there. When you need to vent and let off some steam, I am glad the we on eplaya are here for you. Go ahead and scream!

Shambala wrote:Sailman, when these people need to call someone when the unthinkable happens, you are there for them. Yes, you are a hero for being there. When you need to vent and let off some steam, I am glad the we on eplaya are here for you. Go ahead and scream!

Thank you all. Yes, as you point out Sham, this is a good place to come and yell FUCK THIS SHIT! and being amongst friends, even spread apart by distance, though not by spirit, helps.

Ygmir, your not the only one who had to wipe a few tears. 2 seasoned medics also did, as well as a new medic to our company, with a short time on the job, but also a mother to a 13 year old girl, and it hit her hard. What I love about the burner community, is that we know the power of a a good hug, and on calls like this, you just want to hug your partners as well, but here in the default world, often don't due to fear of sexual harrassment, Sigh......

I don't understand why kids feel that suicide is their only option. And that it is forever.

Fuck.

Excuse me Ma'am, your going to feel a small prick._______________________________________

Fuck, Sailman, you can imagine this hits me close to home.I don't know that I think EMTs are sane--but that's mostly based on one case. I don't know about you, but he loved the work. And it ate into him. It's a fucking strange thing.I think that adrenaline junkie is part of what makes many emts. So fucking what. Better do that than fucking go out and joy ride.As for the kid--oh fuck. It's becoming more visible with the emphasis on bullying and queer youth. I don't know how to reach out to kids, but I know they need to hear, from grown-ups they are close to and from grown ups that are in the public eye, that they are valued, that it gets better (thank you, Dan Savage), that there are other choices, that they can access better solutions right now...I don't know if you're a "hero"; I don't know what that means. I know you are doing an important job that makes things better for all of us, and thank you for doing it.

The Lady with a Lamprey

"The powerful are exploiting people, art and ideas, and this leads to us plebes debating how to best ration ice.Man, no wonder they always win....." Lonesomebri

Sail Man, I bet you have provided important help to many sick and injured people in your career, and maybe even saved a life or two. Helping people when you can is what matters. I've been hauled away in an ambulance twice in my life, and I was mighty grateful for that help. Thank you for all that you and your colleagues do.

By the way folks, I once had a neighbor who was an EMT. This was at the time when I was hauled away the last time. He said they really appreciate when a patient sends them a thank-you note. All you need is the address of the station house and they will all read it. I'm posting this to spread the word -- please pass it along.

Fishy, I can't speak for Scott of course, and the adrenaline thing, yep, thats a valid part of it. But for many of us, it's more then that. It's wanting to help others. It's trying to do our part to make society and our little part of the world better. I'm sure those were part of Scott's reasons as well.

I love the work, but after 21 years, I'm getting tired. But when the day comes to walk away, it will be hard. I know I will miss the siren call.

But I won't miss getting puked on, unless I'm the fucker doing it. And that I can only blame on cheap booze.

Excuse me Ma'am, your going to feel a small prick._______________________________________

I can't even post my FUCK!! After yours. I was that suicidal 14 year old but never did go through with it, and damn if it doesn't get better, and better beyond your wildest dreams. I've had a rotten day, and am in no shape mentally to do what I have to do tomorrow, but shit, I wish I could hug that girl and tell her to just have patience, hang on, and that she is loved.